HR Business Partner and Programs Specialist

Arizona Kidney Disease & Hypertension Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Life insurance

Disability insurance

HSA and FSA options

generous PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner & Programs Manager to serve as a trusted HR resource for managers and leadership. This role provides day-to-day HR guidance, manager coaching, recruitment support, employee lifecycle and leave coordination, and leadership of key employee programs.

The position partners with AKDHC’s outsourced HR provider on compliance and complex employee relations matters, while driving initiatives to enhance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience including employee relations.
• Experience with performance management, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Strong communication, coaching, project management, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Provide HR guidance and coaching to managers and leadership.
• Support performance management, corrective action, documentation, conflict resolution, and employee relations.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to leadership and the outsourced HR provider.
• Partner with managers on staffing needs, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.

Skills

HR leadership

employee relations

coaching

communication

project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR or related field

SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP/PHR/SPHR certification

Job description

Arizona Kidney Disease and Hypertension Center (AKDHC) is seeking an experienced HR Business Partner & Programs Manager to serve as a trusted HR resource for managers and leadership. This role provides day-to-day HR guidance, manager coaching, recruitment support, employee lifecycle and leave coordination, and leadership of key employee programs. The position also partners with AKDHC’s outsourced HR provider on compliance and complex employee relations matters.

What We Offer

• $95,000–$115,000 annual salary, based on experience
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Life and disability insurance
• HSA and FSA options
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Collaborative, growth-focused work environment

Key Responsibilities

Manager Support & Employee Relations

• Provide HR guidance and coaching to managers and leadership.
• Support performance management, corrective action, documentation, conflict resolution, and employee relations.
• Ensure consistent application of HR policies and practices.
• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to leadership and the outsourced HR provider.

Recruitment & Hiring

• Partner with managers on staffing needs, recruiting, interviewing, and hiring.
• Support job descriptions, candidate sourcing, screening, and selection.
• Develop interview guides and manager training to promote effective hiring practices.
• Support recruitment strategies for hard-to-fill positions and track hiring metrics.

Employee Lifecycle & Leave Management

• Coordinate onboarding, offboarding, employee transitions, and status changes.
• Serve as an internal resource for employee leave requests and coordinate administration with the outsourced HR provider.
• Identify opportunities to improve retention and the employee experience.

Training & Employee Programs

• Develop and manage new hire orientation, onboarding, and 30/60/90-day programs.
• Lead preceptor training and development initiatives.
• Manage employee recognition, rewards, and engagement programs.
• Coordinate the LMS and HR training curriculum.
• Develop manager resources and facilitate HR-related training.
• Lead HR projects and track employee experience and program metrics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Organizational Development, Healthcare Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5–8 years of progressive HR experience, including employee relations, manager coaching, recruitment, and program development.
• Experience with performance management, hiring, onboarding, training, and employee development.
• Strong communication, coaching, project management, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred

Healthcare or medical practice HR experience; SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PHR, or SPHR certification; experience working with an outsourced HR provider.

HR Partnership

This role serves as the internal HR liaison between AKDHC managers, leadership, and the outsourced HR provider. The position handles day-to-day HR support and program leadership while escalating specialized, compliance-related, and higher-risk matters as appropriate.

Join AKDHC and help shape an employee experience that supports exceptional patient care and organizational growth.

AKDHC is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law.